Dominicans urged to be vigilant as rains, thunderstorms headline today’s forecast

Weather Outlook for Dominica and the Lesser Antilles

Issued: 6:00 AM on Monday, September 14, 2015

A westward moving tropical wave will produce and increase in shower and isolated thunderstorm activity across the area during the next 24 to 48 hours.

Residents in Dominica in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks should remain vigilant and exercise caution.

Moderate sea conditions are expected during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves peaking near 7.0 feet.

Meanwhile, conditions are favourable for development of another tropical wave in the Central Tropical Atlantic. This system is expected to turn northwards before reaching the Lesser Antilles.

Additionally, a third wave just off the coast of Africa is expected to follow a similar path to the system ahead.

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